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Yaoundé
244 km

British Council Cameroon - Djeuga Palace Hotel

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May 08, 2025 General Training May 21, 2025 XAF 187000 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 Academic May 21, 2025 XAF 187000 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 XAF 187000 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 Academic June 06, 2025 XAF 187000 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 Academic June 20, 2025 XAF 187000 DETAILS
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British Council - Elfa Cameroon Centre

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May 07, 2025 General Training May 20, 2025 XAF 187000 DETAILS
May 07, 2025 Academic May 20, 2025 XAF 187000 DETAILS
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May 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council - Elfa Cameroon Centre (UKVI test location)

This test centre is specifically authorised by UK Visas and Immigration and offers the UKVI exam. Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

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May 08, 2025 UKVI General Training May 21, 2025 XAF 201000 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 UKVI Academic May 21, 2025 XAF 201000 DETAILS
May 13, 2025 UKVI General Training May 26, 2025 XAF 201000 DETAILS
May 13, 2025 UKVI Academic May 26, 2025 XAF 201000 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 UKVI General Training June 06, 2025 XAF 201000 DETAILS
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British Council Cameroon

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May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
May 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Cameroon (UKVI test location)

This test centre is specifically authorised by UK Visas and Immigration and offers the UKVI exam. Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

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May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
May 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Cameroon - Djeuga Palace Hotel (UKVI test location)

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July 05, 2025 UKVI General Training July 18, 2025 XAF 201000 DETAILS
July 05, 2025 UKVI Academic July 18, 2025 XAF 201000 DETAILS
May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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May 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Douala
383 km

British Council Cameroon Douala

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May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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May 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Cameroon - AnB INTERNATIONAL - Douala

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May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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May 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Cameroon - Global Language Centre

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May 08, 2025 General Training May 21, 2025 XAF 187000 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 XAF 187000 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 General Training June 20, 2025 XAF 187000 DETAILS
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British Council Cameroon - Nanfah Hall

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May 08, 2025 General Training May 21, 2025 XAF 187000 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 Academic May 21, 2025 XAF 187000 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 XAF 187000 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 Academic June 06, 2025 XAF 187000 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 Academic June 20, 2025 XAF 187000 DETAILS
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Other test centres in or nearby Cameroon

There is one British Council test centre in Cameroons capital Yaounde. The average IELTS score of test takers with English as native language is 7. Currently we do not have any universities in Cameroon in our database, that accept the IELTS test. To study in English at one of the universities in Cameroon, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations world-wide.

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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Cameroon

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Cameroon?

The IELTS test in Cameroon costs XAF 162000. Please note that you may need to make extra costs such as transportation or accomodation if you need to travel to a city to take IELTS. See our article on IELTS costs how to save money on your IELTS test.

How can I apply for IELTS in Cameroon?

First make sure that you apply for the right type of IELTS. The IELTS exam is offered as Academic or a General Training variant. The Academic variant is for studying abroad and the General Training if you want to migrate to an English-speaking country and work there, or if you plan to attend a secondary school. Applying for all variants of IELTS in Cameroon can be done by following this link to the official IELTS registration website.

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Cameroon?

If you plan to study or work in the United Kingdom, you need IELTS for UKVI. The UK Home Office has authorized the Secure English language exams (SELT) IELTS for UKVI Academic and General Training and IELTS Life Skills for visa applications to the UK coming from Cameroon. Read more on the different types of IELTS in our article.

Which test center in Cameroon is the best to take the IELTS exam?

There is no "best test center" in Cameroon , all of them are equally good. The IELTS test is a standardized test that is conducted in exactly the same way on different locations. So, it doesn't really matter which test center you will go, you will always get the same high quality experience. Go directly to test centers in Cameroon to find a test centers that is most convenient for you.

When will IELTS exams start in Cameroon?

IELTS exams in Cameroon are conducted through the whole year. You can find all dates for IELTS exams in Cameroon on the official IELTS registration website.